how-to Adding or Changing Avatar

[bradl]

Here's the fastest way I know to update an avatar.

Select "My Profile" from the profile navbar

Hover mouse over upper left corner and a 'change' button will fade up from gray to black. Click it.

Select the file and "open."

In my browser the image is replaced immediately. Click 'Done' to save.

If I view the profile, it's still there.

It's also possible to go into your profile via "My Settings" and then choose "Change Picture."

[cairnzma]

I'll give that a try Bradl cause I'm having the same problem. I just havent been able to add a photo to my profile or add photos to my posts.

[Carolinasmom]

I have tried this so many times and I keep getting "photo failed to set" or something like that. Help!

[Carolinasmom]

Just got it to work. I had to save it really small.

[BEARCATJER]

how do you save the photo small enough so that it will be accepted for the avatar? i have tried everything i know and nothing works.

[pindrop]

Here is a website I have used numerous times in the past to reduce pics to avatar sizes - hope it helps (I save it to my desktop-then delete once done)

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

[lamar1]

Is the file size limit posted/'published' anywhere? Trial and error can be frustrating

[bradl]

File size limit: 100kb

Dimension limit: 640x480 (WxH)

Most upload dialogs seem to provide hint text as to limits, but you are right, the personal photo one is silent on the matter. Thanks for the tip.